- MSDS SECTION I - Identification of the Material
- Here you'll find the chemical name, its synonyms, and any other common trade names for that chemical, also the name and address of the manufacturer and the date the MSDS was prepared.
- MSDS SECTION II - Hazardous Ingredients
- Here hazardous contents of the product are listed. They will be listed as toxic, flammable, corrosive or reactive. Any information about toxic effects of the chemical will be listed here too.
- MSDS SECTION III - Physical Information
- In this section the physical properties of the product are described. What does the material look and smell like; what is its vapor density, boiling point and other important physical data are given.
- MSDS SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazards
- Here you'll find which fire extinguishing equipment (see How To Use A Fire Extinguisher) will work on the material, the proper protective gear to wear, at what temperature the material will catch fire or explode, and other special information - such as whether water, foam, or CO2 is the suitable media to fight a fire involving this material.
- MSDS SECTION V - Health Hazards
- This section gives safe-handling recommendations and the safe exposure levels for working with this product. The effects of over-exposure (such as headache, dizziness, etc.) are also given and emergency first-aid is described.
- MSDS SECTION VI - Reactivity
- What chemicals or products are incompatible with this product? How stable or unstable is it? Find out here. Section VI also describes any special conditions for use and storage.
- MSDS SECTION VII - Spills and Leaks
- What should you do if the material is accidentally released or spilled? Do you know the precautions to follow during a clean up, including necessary safety gear to wear?
- MSDS SECTION VIII - Special Protection Information
- What Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE, is required or recommended when working with the material? PPE includes (but is not limited to): gloves, and what type of gloves; eye protection; coveralls; etc. It will tell you if a respirator is required.
- MSDS SECTION IX - Special Precautions
- Anything not covered by the sections listed above are to be found here.
- For additional information, please call the Supervisor of Environmental Health Programs at extension 8704.
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